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We Handle Medical Malpractice Lawsuits in Atlanta
Medical malpractice cases require insight into two exceptionally complicated areas: law and medicine. When you’ve suffered an injury in Atlanta as a result of a medical professional’s negligence, you want to find an exceptional Atlanta medical malpractice lawyer who understands the complex medical issues involved.
Lourie, Chance, Forlines, Carter & King, PC offers just such understanding. Our personal injury lawyers have established themselves as Atlanta’s finest medical malpractice attorneys.
We’ve grown to understand the medicine, and we’ve forged deep connections with recognized medical experts who can help us analyze a medical malpractice case and establish what went wrong.
If you’ve been hurt in Columbus, Decatur, or anywhere in the Atlanta, Georgia area and you need an experienced medical malpractice lawyer, please call Lourie, Chance, Forlines, Carter & King, PC today at 404-760-7400 for a free consultation.
SPEAK TO OUR ATLANTA MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAWYER
We place a lot of trust in medical professionals. And in many instances, we literally trust them with our lives. Doctors and nurses have difficult jobs, and most of them are ethical, committed professionals. The law has long recognized that a tragic outcome does not, by itself, qualify as medical malpractice.
However, medical professionals are still capable of making unacceptable mistakes, and those mistakes tend to result in devastating injuries to innocent patients.
Georgia Medical malpractice law revolves around the concept of “standards of care.” A standard of care is an accepted method of treatment or prevention that a reasonably competent medical professional would be expected to follow in a given set of circumstances. Failure to follow a standard of care is often a form of negligence and is grounds for a medical malpractice claim.
You shouldn’t try to determine on your own if your case qualifies as medical malpractice. Speak to us at a free consultation and give us the opportunity to evaluate your claim.
TYPES OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES
Every medical malpractice claim is unique, and the compensation you can pursue will be determined by the specific circumstances of your case. No medical malpractice attorney can promise you a specific result.
However, our long experience with medical malpractice cases has proven invaluable for many clients, and finding the right lawyer will greatly help your case. We have helped our Atlanta clients who have been hurt by:
- Anesthesia errors
- Failure to diagnose
- Surgical errors
- Birth injuries
- Post-operative infections
We understand your particular set of circumstances might not fall under one of the general case types listed above. Our medical malpractice attorneys still want to talk to you about your injuries. We’ll connect you with proven, recognized doctors who can evaluate your injuries, advise us on the important medical details of your case and help you find the proper treatment.
Learn more about medical malpractice claims in our blog
If you live in Columbus, Decatur, or anywhere in the Atlanta, Georgia area and you’ve been victimized by a medical professional, you may need to file a medical malpractice lawsuit, our attorneys can help. Please contact Lourie, Chance, Forlines, Carter & King, PC
Georgia medical malpractice stats
Surgery errors
accounted for about
34
%
of inpatient claims
Errors in diagnosis
made up about
46
%
claims for outpatient incidents
Factors for SUCCESSFUL MEDICAL INJURY CASES
the medical negligence attorneys at at LOURIE, CHANCE, FORLINES, CARTER & KING, PC understand that successful medical injury cases rely on two crucial factors:
Evidence
We conduct thorough investigations to gather all relevant evidence necessary for a successful medical malpractice claim. This includes obtaining certified copies of medical records and bills, radiology films, and, when applicable, an “audit trail,” which comprises electronic data enabling us to track every healthcare provider who accessed the records, along with any modifications made. In certain instances, we also acquire emails, text messages, and other electronic communications among providers regarding the patient’s care. Additionally, we interview witnesses and depose healthcare providers involved in the patient’s treatment.
Experts
Every medical malpractice claim in Georgia necessitates the involvement of an expert who can establish the appropriate “standard of care” applicable to the case. The “standard of care” refers to what a reasonably prudent healthcare provider would do under similar circumstances. Expert witness testimony is essential to demonstrate how a healthcare provider breached the standard of care and how this breach led to the patient’s injury. At LOURIE, CHANCE, FORLINES, CARTER & KING, PC, we collaborate with highly qualified experts from various medical fields, ensuring that we engage the best, most qualified professionals to evaluate your case.
LOURIE, CHANCE, FORLINES, CARTER & KING, PC prepares each medical malpractice case as though it will proceed to trial. This approach often facilitates the resolution of cases through mediation. Defense attorneys knowledgeable in negligence are aware of our track record of securing substantial verdicts for our clients in medical malpractice cases, which often enables us to resolve numerous cases without the uncertainty and expense associated with a jury trial.
No Fee Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Atlanta, GA
All our malpractice cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. This means you won’t incur any legal fees or upfront costs unless we obtain a verdict or settlement on your behalf.
What Compensation Can You Recover in a Georgia Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
Under Georgia law, victims of medical malpractice may be entitled to various damages, including:
Economic damages – Covering past and future medical expenses, as well as lost income due to the negligent act or omission.
Non-economic damages – Compensation for intangible harm such as pain and suffering, which may include both past and future suffering.
In cases where medical malpractice leads to the death of a loved one, LOURIE, CHANCE, FORLINES, CARTER & KING, PC can pursue different damages on your behalf, including compensation for funeral expenses and loss of financial support.
How Long do You Have to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Georgia?
In most instances, medical malpractice cases in Georgia are subject to a two-year statute of limitations from the date of injury or death. Exceptions include:
“Foreign object” cases, involving objects left inside patients during surgery, which can be brought within one year of discovery of the object.
Cases involving minors, where the limitation period varies depending on the age of the child and the timing of the malpractice.
Wrongful death claims, which must be filed within two years of the date of death.
Additionally, Georgia has a statute of repose, which limits the time frame for filing medical malpractice claims to five years after the incident, with certain exceptions allowing for extensions under specific circumstances.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIMS IN OUR BLOG
If you live in Columbus, Decatur, or anywhere in the Atlanta, Georgia area and you’ve been victimized by a medical professional, you may need to file a medical malpractice lawsuit, our attorneys can help. Please contact Lourie, Chance, Forlines, Carter & King, PC
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP? CONTACT OUR ATLANTA MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ATTORNEY TODAY
Whatever the circumstances of your medical malpractice case, don’t hesitate to arrange a free consultation with our firm. We will discuss the severity of your injuries and help you determine if we are the right firm for your Medical Malpractice case.
If you’ve been hurt in the Atlanta, Georgia area and you want to speak to an experienced Medical Malpractice attorney, please contact Lourie, Chance, Forlines, Carter & King, PC today for a free consultation.
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